England captain Harry Kane etched his name further into FIFA World Cup history on Wednesday, scoring twice in the Three Lions' 2-1 comeback over DR Congo in their Round of 32 clash to move past Brazilian legend Pelé on the tournament's all-time goalscoring list.
Having fallen behind to Brian Cipenga's seventh-minute opener, England found an equaliser in the 74th minute through their captain. Substitute Anthony Gordon delivered an inviting cross from the left, and Kane rose highest inside the penalty area to power a header beyond goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, bringing Thomas Tuchel's side level at 1-1.
The goal saw Kane reach 12 FIFA World Cup goals, drawing level with Pelé on the competition's all-time scoring charts. It also shifted the momentum firmly in England's favour after the Three Lions had squandered several chances and seen a first-half penalty appeal involving Kane turned away.
Kane then turned the tie around for England, scoring again in the 86th minute. Receiving possession just outside the penalty area with his back to goal, the striker spun away from his marker before unleashing a powerful right-footed effort into the top corner, leaving Mpasi with no chance and handing England a 2-1 lead.
The strike took Kane's World Cup tally to 13 goals, moving him clear of Pelé into sole possession of fifth place on the tournament's all-time goalscoring list. Earlier in the tournament, the England captain had already overtaken Gary Lineker to become his country's leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
Kane's goals have come across three editions of the tournament. He won the Golden Boot after scoring six times at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, added two goals in Qatar four years later, and has now taken his tally to five goals at the ongoing 2026 edition. He now trails only Just Fontaine (13), Gerd Müller (14), , Ronaldo Nazário (15), Miroslav Klose (16), Kylian Mbappe (18) and record-scorer Lionel Messi (19) on the all-time list.
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